Seattle Stadium
Lumen Field
Capacity
69,000
Matches
6
Deepest round
Round of 16
Roof
Open-air (partial canopy)
Surface
Hybrid grass
Timezone
PT (UTC-7)
Weather (Jun–Jul)
14–23°C / 57–73°F
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Getting There — SEA
Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). Book flights 6–9 months ahead for the best prices. Compare on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak.
Getting Around
Link Light Rail connects the airport (SEA) to downtown and Pioneer Square, which is walking distance to Lumen Field. Excellent transit setup — one of the easiest stadiums to reach without a car.
Where to Stay
Downtown ($180–350/night) is walkable to the stadium. Capitol Hill has trendy options. Pioneer Square is the closest neighborhood. Consider Bellevue across the lake for savings. **Best neighborhoods:** Pioneer Square for stadium proximity, Capitol Hill for nightlife, Fremont/Ballard for craft beer, Queen Anne for views. Pike Place Market area for tourists.
Weather — 14–23°C / 57–73°F
The World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 (summer). Seattle averages 14–23°C / 57–73°F during this period. Lumen Field is open-air (partial canopy) — dress for the weather and bring sunscreen.
Food & Drink
Seafood paradise — Pike Place Market is iconic. Amazing coffee culture (it's Starbucks' hometown). Great Asian food in the International District and Capitol Hill's diverse dining scene.
💡 Insider Tips
- 1Seattle in June-July is actually mild (57–73°F) — bring a light jacket for evenings
- 2Despite reputation, June-July is the driest season — rain is unlikely
- 3Lumen Field is open-air with partial canopy — lower sections are exposed
- 4The ferry to Bainbridge Island is a great non-match-day activity